As the sun began its slow descent, my drive through the park transformed into a gallery of desert gold, captured in three unforgettable moments. The first image showcases a solitary Joshua Tree standing in perfect defiance, its twisted limbs beautifully enveloped by a cluster of massive, weathered monzogranite boulders. Moving further down the road, the light shifted to a brilliant amber, allowing for a shot in which the low-slung sun pierces directly through the spiky leaves of a tree, creating a natural starburst that feels like the heartbeat of the Mojave. Finally, I pulled over to witness the rugged backside of Cap Rock, where the desert floor had been transformed into a lush, green velvet carpet thanks to the recent rains—a vibrant contrast to the ancient stone glowing in the twilight.

Olive oil pie crust, winter squash, goat cheese, herbs, garlic and go-mingled olive oil make this galette a table centerpiece. It was made and shot for Edible East Bay. Shown on the cover and inside!

Thrilled to share that my collaboration with Edible East Bay was selected as a finalist for the 2024–2025 Edible Magazine Cover Award! This image was created in my studio using locally milled California olive oil, walnuts, persimmons, and pomegranates. I’d just finished painting this backdrop and was inspired by the natural light pouring through my window—so I styled the scene, sent it off, and never imagined it would land on the cover, let alone receive recognition across the Edible Magazine community.

Grateful to Edible and to everyone who continues to support and celebrate our vibrant local food culture!

Here is how to make Shakshuka, a North African Tunisian dish with spicy broth, stewed fresh vegetables, and poached eggs.

This test shoot was all about celebrating California's bold, delicious flavors. With cheeseburgers, Baja-style bites, and sun-soaked drone shots of LA flooding our social feeds, we drew inspiration straight from the Golden State’s current vibe.

Would you be my Valentine?

Here are 3 delicious desserts we have created to appease chocolate lovers, banana chocolate lovers, and people who want something gorgeous with almost no work - the fantastic Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream in a beautiful Anthropologie heart-shaped footed glass.

Enjoy!